This Iconic Jewish Deli Helped Make Ruth Bader Ginsburg a Feminist
by Arielle Kaplan (Nosher via JTA) – Warning: Herring may cause feminist heroes. Every legendary hero has an origin story, a moment in their lifetime…
2019
Israeli director wins Oscar and cites his Holocaust survivor grandparents in acceptance speech
(JTA) — An Israeli director won the best live action short Oscar award on February 24, and cited the Holocaust in his acceptance speech. “I…
Alberta’s new council aims to combat racism in the province
(EJNews) – Judy Shapiro, former executive director of the Calgary Jewish Federation, is part of Alberta’s first advisory council dedicated to combating racism in the…
Canada’s Jewish community supports revitalizing Indigenous languages
(February 2019) – As the Jewish story demonstrates, the renewal of an Indigenous language is fundamental to self-determination, especially for nations that have faced historical…
There is a record number of hate groups active in the US, civil rights center finds
by Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — The number of active hate groups in the United States is at a record high — and many are anti-Semitic…